Checking the box – auditing certifications

This section, and the one following it, will be smaller than the ones on other certification paths (within this book and in general). However, that should not make you think that there is less significance in auditing within cybersecurity. Auditing is a process that ensures that companies are maintaining the minimum technical, operational, administrative, and ethical levels needed to operate a business or corporation. Commonly known as checking the box, auditing is a process that typically requires a specialist or analyst to analyze and evaluate a company against a predetermined checklist.

Let's take a good look at what is one of the most popular certifications within the auditing arena.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an industry-standard certification for becoming a top-caliber security auditor. The CISA is provided by ISACA, a global association with an...